EXHIBIT 23.1 Consent of Thomas A. Braun, Attorney
BRAUN & COMPANY
777 HORNBY STREET, SUITE 702, VANCOUVER, BC V6Z 1S2
TELEPHONE (604) 605-0507 FACSIMILE (604) 605-0508
May 6, 2004
Board of Directors
Sterling Ventures Group, Inc.
900 – 789 West Pender Street
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6C 1H2
Re: Form S-8 Registration Statement; Opinion of Counsel
Dear Members of the Board:
We consent to the use of our opinion as an exhibit to the Form S-8 Registration Statement and to the reference to this firm in any prospectus which is incorporated by reference into and made a part of the Registration Statement.
Very truly yours,
/s/Thomas A. Braun
Thomas A. Braun